Quick answers
- Where is Oak Trace?
- 250 Village Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60516, in Du Page County, Illinois.
- What is the phone number of Oak Trace?
- (630) 769-6200, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Oak Trace?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Oak Trace been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $13,780.
- What did inspectors find at Oak Trace?
- In its last three inspection cycles (February 16, 2024 to March 20, 2026), Medicare lists 16 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (February 16, 2024 to March 20, 2026), Oak Trace had 16 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $13,780 in total (1 fine, the latest on January 17, 2025). Nurse staffing is 4.24 hours per resident per day; the Illinois average is 3.47 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: March 20, 2026 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: March 20, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0761 Level E
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
Previous cycle: January 17, 2025 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 17, 2025 (standard health inspection).
F0692 Level G
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 8 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0625 Level E
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0553 Level D
“Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
Earlier cycle: February 16, 2024 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 16, 2024 (standard health inspection); May 20, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0805 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0694 Level D
“Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (15)
K0161 Level E
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0225 Level E
“Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0754 Level E
“Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0222 Level E
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0161 Level F
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0916 Level F
“Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0225 Level E
“Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $13,780 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2025 | Fine | $13,780 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.58 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.10 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.56 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.24 | 3.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.84 | 3.08 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.41 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 37.7% | 43.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 14.7% | 41.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 15 nursing homes: Lifespace Communities.
Legal business name: Lifespace Communities Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifespace Communities Inc | Direct owner | 100% | January 30, 2018 |
| Lifespace Communities Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 30, 2018 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 104 |
| Average residents per day | 100.8 |
| Takes part in | Medicare |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Lifespace Communities |
| Legal business name | Lifespace Communities Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1994-09-01 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 250 Village Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60516 |
| County | Du Page County |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (630) 769‑6200 |
| CMS Certification Number | 145804 |
| Name in Medicare records | OAK TRACE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Bria of Westmont1.0 mi · Westmont, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Burgess Square Healthcare Center1.4 mi · Westmont, IL · 4 of 5 stars
- Chateau Nursing & Rehab Center3.0 mi · Willowbrook, IL · 2 of 5 stars
- Eden Vista Burr Ridge3.2 mi · Burr Ridge, IL · 4 of 5 stars
- Oakwood Rehab and Nursing Center3.4 mi · Westmont, IL · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital3.7 mi · Downers Grove, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale4.6 mi · Hinsdale, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange6.6 mi · La Grange, IL · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13